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Posting Type:
Open Competitive
Nature of Work:
This is skilled work in extinguishing fires and conducting rescue operations. Work involves the performance of duties at fire scenes to extinguish fires, safeguard lives, salvage property, prevent the recurrence of fires, and protect properties from the elements, vandalism, and theft. Work also involves the routine inspection and maintenance of fire apparatus, fire station facilities, and firefighting equipment; the performance of fire inspections; providing basic life support and assisting in providing advanced life support; training and drilling in the use of fire equipment and firefighting techniques; and the performance of public relations activities. At times the work is performed in conditions of extreme temperatures and danger for prolonged periods of time during which time one's vision may be partially or totally obscured. An employee in this classification exercises some independence in the performance of duties and receives close supervision from a supervisor.
Special Qualifications:
By the end of the training academy, eligible candidates must hold a current certificate from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) OR hold a current Nebraska EMT license (Title 172 , Chapter 11 of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services) which may be obtained by completing an Emergency Medical Technician Course that meets the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technician course. If this certification is not obtained by the onset of the training academy, it must be obtained by the end of the training academy. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license.Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.Must be willing to submit to (either prior to or following a job offer) and pass a drug test, polygraph test, a background investigation, credit history, and driving abstract. Must be willing to submit to and pass a psychological and medical examination and a vision and hearing test following a job offer. Must be willing to submit to and pass random drug testing after being hired.Must successfully complete the physical ability course designed specifically for firefighter candidates. Must successfully complete the fire academy for newly hired firefighters as prescribed by the Omaha Fire Department.
Pay Range:
Probationary: $61,647.04 / Firefighter (after probation): $64,646.40 - $86,457.28 Annual
Benefits:
See our website at www.cityofomaha.org (under the Employment section, Benefits link) for detailed information.
Who Can Apply:
Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply:
Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you do not meet the requirements at the time of this posting, once you do meet the requirements you may apply when it is posted again.
Contact Points:
City of Omaha, Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam, St., Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5317
Website: www.cityofomaha.org
Email: gabriella.doyleliekhus@cityofomaha.org .
Examination Information:
FOR CANDIDATES WITHIN 200 MILES OF OMAHA: Multiple Choice examination (passing point of 70) will be February 29th, March 1st and March 2nd. An invitation to take the examination will be sent to candidates via email once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter and accepted to test. Place: Kroc Center (2825 Y St). Candidates who pass the multiple-choice test will be invited to the next phase of the selection process, the physical ability/CPAT (passing point: pass/fail) at the Fire/Police Training Center. This will take place in March and April. Candidates who pass the physical ability test/CPAT will be invited to the next phase of the selection process, the structured oral interview (passing point will be determined/announced prior to the structured oral interview) which will take place in May.
FOR CANDIDATES MORE THAN 200 MILES OF OMAHA: Multiple Choice examination (passing point of 70) will be April 5th . An invitation to take the examination will be sent to candidates via email once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter and accepted to test. Place: Fire/Police Training Center. Once done with their examination, they will proceed right to the next phase of the selection process, the physical ability/CPAT (passing point: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the physical ability test/CPAT will be invited to the next phase of the selection process, the structured oral interview (passing point will be determined/announced prior to the structured oral interview) which will take place in May.
FOR ALL CANDIDATES: The final score on the eligibility list will be final score based on the multiple-choice examination score (weighted 60%) and the structured oral interview score (weighted 40%) and, if applicable, military veteran’s points will be added to the final score. Due to test integrity cell phones and electronic devices will not be allowed in any of the firefighter civil service tests, if you bring your cell phone you will be required to leave it up at the front table.
Veteran Points:
To claim five (5) points for Veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from Veterans Administration dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to Gabriella Doyle Liekhus in the Human Resources Department by 2/20/2024.
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back-screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants requiring an accommodation for the examination because of a disability should advise the Human Resources Department a minimum of 48 hours prior to the examination by emailing gabriella.doyleliekhus@cityofomaha.org .
For a complete description of this job classification go to the City of Omaha's website at www.cityofomaha.org
*The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Full Time
$54k-73k (estimate)
01/10/2024
05/29/2024
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